Yes, gambling is legal in Vermont, but only for sports betting and lottery games. Mobile sports betting launched in January 2024 and is the primary gambling option. You can bet through DraftKings, FanDuel, or Fanatics—all mobile-only with no retail locations. College player prop bets are prohibited. Vermont's lottery offers draw games, scratch tickets, and multi-state jackpots. Sweepstakes casinos are legal and available statewide for online slots and table games, though they operate under promotional law rather than gambling law. Horse racing with pari-mutuel wagering is permitted. However, no commercial casinos operate in Vermont, and online casino gambling (iGaming) is not legalized. 

Vermont is one of the newest and most limited gambling markets in the US. You launched sports betting in January 2024 with just three mobile operators—DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics. Unlike most states, Vermont's market is mobile-only, with no retail sportsbooks. This makes it one of only two states with exclusively mobile sports betting, the other being Tennessee. 

Why So Limited? 

Vermont is one of the most conservative gambling markets in the country. The state has no commercial casinos and has explicitly chosen to limit sports betting to a small, controlled market. This reflects Vermont's overall cautious approach to gambling expansion. Neighboring states like Massachusetts and New Hampshire offer significantly more gambling options, from full casino resorts to multiple sportsbooks. 

Despite the limited market, your sports betting launched strong. In 2024—the market's first full year—Vermont generated $21.9 million in revenue and $198.8 million in handle, with tax revenue of $6.3 million going to the state. That's solid for a market of your size and age. 

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